Faith and determination

Today we did something wonderful! We graduated  about 120 students from 24 countries in our Bible school. These were the first year students. Quite a few of these were internationals. They come from different countries and cultures to which they are heading back now or after the second year this autumn. Each one of them has a unique background, a special story about how they got here and dreams for their future.

Swedish, Russian and Ukrainian flags side by side next to Word of Life banner.

They came here to be equipped and trained and they will return with a vision to build the church and to be a blessing to their people. What a potential there is in these graduates! Through the years we have seen so many new churches and networks be born in different places as students return home.

Just a few weeks ago we heard about a brother from Kongo who completed Word of Life Bible school in Moscow. After his return to Africa, he has started churches and now leads 20, he opened a rehab, has built homes for widows of the Rwandan genocide and much else. The Bible School was the turning point in his life. It was also where he was equipped with the Word of faith and dared to dream big dreams.

During the graduation service the kind students gave each teacher a personal T:shirt. You can see mine here. It sais determined. I will wear mine often to remind myself to press on.

Faith and determination can take you anywhere. They took Abraham to the Promised Land. They took Paul to distant, unreached lands. They can take us to whatever God called us to.

Faith is a conviction of God's will and ability. It is expectant. It breaks limitation.
Determination is decisive faith abiding in a heart that is committed to the vision God has given.


We have a great vision. I believe in it. We have seen it at work for over 30 years, and it is as alive as ever. Let us be determined to continue fulfilling the vision and task that we have been given - to equip God's people with the word of faith and to send them out in victorious battle for the Lord.